Senior Backend Engineer - Node.js & Distributed Systems (Remote)

PAR Technology; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PAR Technology Corporation seeks a NodeJS Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services written in Node.js, with exposure to Ruby and PostgreSQL. The role involves building APIs and collaborating across teams to deliver robust product experiences for a global customer base.

The position is US Remote with an Engineering Manager as the reporting line, offering a pathway to influence architecture and improve system reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Node.js/Typescript and PostgreSQL.
• 8+ years backend development with distributed systems and microservices.
• Proficiency with GraphQL, TypeORM, and Nest.js.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, and APIs, including hardware integrations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services and API.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Investigate and resolve production issues with root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to system design discussions and architectural decisions.
• Continuously improve code quality, testing practices, and development processes.

Skills

Node.js / Typescript

PostgreSQL

Distributed systems / microservices

GraphQL

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

Testing / CI

Communication

Tools

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

GraphQL

TypeORM

Nest.js

Job description

PAR Technology Corporation seeks a NodeJS Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services written in Node.js, with exposure to Ruby and PostgreSQL. The role involves building APIs and collaborating across teams to deliver robust product experiences for a global customer base.

The position is US Remote with an Engineering Manager as the reporting line, offering a pathway to influence architecture and improve system reliability.